The ride to the town was the magical four-wheeler driven by Mira.

But this time it was not Mira who was driving, but Kana.

Because there was nothing urgent and there were injured people in the carriage, Kana didn't drive fast.

Naz refused to take the car as long as Rhodes was around. He continued to study the black flame on the crab's back.

Since all the original branches were burned, Natsu even brought a bundle of dry firewood as a backup.

If he couldn't figure it out today, he would probably think of other ways to preserve the fire and take it home for study.

In order to prevent Natsu from inadvertently destroying the nearby woods, Erza accompanied him and Habi on the river ride.

So now there are only four people in the carriage. Wei Na, who has not yet woken up, occupies a row of seats, and Rod, Mira and Elfman are squeezed into the row opposite her.

"I'm sorry, Mira." Rhodes decided to apologize, "I didn't expect such a thing to happen..."

"Why do you need to apologize?" Mira said softly, "This is the job of a magician, and you will always encounter various accidents."

"but……"

"I know." Mira knew what he was worried about. "Elfman is also a magician who can stand alone. He doesn't need you to protect him in everything."

"I don't know what strange tacit understanding you have reached, but Rod..." Elfman flexed his muscles and shouted, "Don't underestimate me, man!"

"Keep your voice down, don't disturb Miss Wei Na."

Mira scolded her brother a little, then her eyes softened, "The most important thing now is that you are all safe."

Rhodes suddenly fell asleep.

Maybe it’s because all worries have been let go.

Today there was fighting, injuries, running away, and all kinds of worries. He was quite exhausted physically and mentally.

Magic power and injuries can be restored, but this fatigue cannot be eliminated.

Rhodes leaned back on the seat, tilted his head against the car window, and snored slightly.

Mira glanced at him with some distress, gently pulled him over and leaned on her shoulder.

"Sister," Elfman whispered, "Thanks to Rod today."

Mira was a little surprised. It was quite rare for Elfman to praise Rod in front of her.

"Whether it's a magic book, a magic crystal, or the way to escape in the end...if he hadn't been so thoughtful..."

Elfman felt that if Zancrow was not a God-Destroying Mage, the two magic crystals falling from the sky might have solved the problem.

"Is that so?" Mira's eyebrows curled up, as if she had been praised.

She raised her right hand and then lowered it, wanting to touch Rhodes' hair quietly without moving it.

"Would you like to take a nap too?"

Elfman shook his head: "I'm not as tired as he is, and I've recovered a lot from my injuries. I can just rest later."

"I'm not tired..." Mira smiled, "That's good."

"By the way, sister," Elfman raised his voice a little, then lowered it in Mira's eyes, "I today..."

He hesitated for a moment, but finally said it: "I used whole body reception today...the soul of the beast king."

Mira's body trembled obviously: "You..."

"I'm sorry, sister, you didn't want me to be like that, right? It's because I couldn't control it that Lisanna..." "It was never your fault, Elfman." Mira held Elfman's hand.

Wolfman's hand, "At that time you just tried your best to protect us."

"Lisanna died just because she failed to protect you."

"Aren't I well protected by you? You also protected Mal and Vina this time."

Mira is very happy that Elfman can come out of the shadows and successfully control the soul of the Beast King, which means that he has accepted himself like this.

As a sister, I don't want him to live with the guilt that shouldn't be his.

"Elfman, go on bravely and survive for Lisanna's sake, okay? Let's do it together."

"Yeah." Elfman nodded, then burst into tears, "Wow ah ah ah... It's great that you're okay! It's great to see you again! Ah ah ah..."

"Don't start crying suddenly." Mira also had tears in the corners of her eyes.

…

The magic four-wheeler parked steadily at the door of the small town hotel.

Kana jumped out of the car and complained: "It's so noisy on the road, what on earth were you talking about just now?"

Mira blinked at her: "This is a secret."

"Remember to show Rod this expression more often, he will be so happy." Kana joked and took out a small wine bottle from her bag.

Seeing Rhodes sleeping soundly, he couldn't help but complain: "Elfman is so noisy, it's a shame he can sleep."

Elfman carried Rhodes off his back and said, "This is what a man is!"

"What does it have to do with being a man..."

"Be gentle," Mira reminded, "and don't shout in his ear."

Erza and Natsu arrived early and had already booked a room, so everyone settled down for the time being.

Rod didn't wake up until dinner time, his stomach growling.

Mira, who was sitting by the bed, laughed: "I woke up at the right time and am ready to eat."

"Okay." As soon as he woke up and saw her, Rhodes' mood immediately improved. He sat up and asked, "By the way, if you are here, who is taking care of Miss Vina? Elfman

Woolen cloth?"

"Hey~~~ I have been caring about Miss Vina since I woke up." Mira pointed her chin with her finger and said thoughtfully, "That's right, Miss Vina is a rare beauty."

"I'm not, I didn't!" Rhodes' mind was not fully awake yet, so why did he give the proposition as soon as he woke up?

Mira covered her mouth and laughed, it turns out you are also panicking.

"Well, you know..." Rhodes organized his words, "Actually, I'm still on the mission, just like the bodyguard who always asks about the status of the goods."

"Yes, yes, I'm going to eat." Mira stood up, "Don't worry, Kana is in charge there, and Erza has confiscated her wine bottle."

"Ah? I'm not worried about her. In fact, I mainly want to ask about Elfman's situation. I'll save the important things for last."

Rhodes felt that he was a bit inconsistent in what he said, but he couldn't give up his efforts, "For example, I want to ask you now if you are tired after driving all the way."

Mira found Rod's behavior very funny, but when she heard the protest from his stomach, she couldn't bear to tease him any more.

"Elfman and Natsu have already passed. If it were any later, they would have eaten up all the delicious food."

"Okay." Rhodes was about to lift the quilt, but suddenly stopped, "Let me ask you in advance, I should be wearing clothes, right?"

Damn it, it seems to be getting later and later
Chapter completed!